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Hi All,

Does anyone know the mechanism of how Podiatrists trained to inject botox and dermal fillers go about accessing these products as they are not available on the the A&S list Podiatrists hold.

I have contacted the organisers of the course advertised in Podiatry Now but have had no response.

Thanks!

 

Podpaul

If you had been trained then I would assume you would have received the information from your course providers.

If, on the otherhand, you did not train with the company who advertised in Pod Now, then I can only assume they do not want to provide you with their nurse practitioner details to obtain the products as they don't know your level of knowledge and, therefore, cannot guarantee you meet their standard.

As a practitioner qualified by their route, I have no problems obtaining the products! I am also quite surprised you did not get a reply as they are normally quite good.

Angie

 

Hi Angie,

Thanks for your post. I have not undertaken this course - but am keen to do so. I was really just doing some research to see if I would be able to obtain the products afterwards. The courses are quite expensive and I want to make sure I would be able to use the skills after completing the course before spending the money.

So any infor would be appreciated.

Thanks,


Paul.

 

Hi Paul,

The dermal fillers are readily available as it is not a prescription item, botilinum toxin is and as such you need a private prescription from an IPP. If you attend the course you will be given all the answers.

On a seperate note to all who are reading this :santa: I saw the first lights in a window yesterday! I believe I am turning into scrooge - bah humbug

Angie

 

Angie do you know of any studies looking into long term usage of Botox - do they discuss the negative side of things on the course- if there is any ?

 

Hi AngieR

I too have been trying to contact the course providers to ask a few questions before booking myself on the course as I agree with Podpaul its a lot of money to spend if you have difficulty sourcing the botilinum toxin after the course. I have left my number twice but have still not had a call back.

Would you be kind enough to confirm do you need to find you own IPP for the private prescription? or do they have one that you can use when you have done the course with them?

Also would you recommend the course???

Thanks AngieR

 

Here`s an article on fillers. Nice pic of necrosis following "inadvertent intravascular injection of liquid silicone for cellulite treatment in the buttocks". Oops.

http://www.dermquest.com/Expert_Opinions/Surgery__Cosmetics/Fillers_for_the_body.html

You`ll need to register to view it, but it is FREE for healthcare professionals to do so and I would recommend joining the dermy party. Obviously.

Cheers,
Bel

 

Hi PodPaul

Re: accessing dermal fillers and botox.

Dermal filler - no prescription required. Hyaluronic Acid fillers are classed as "Medical Devices" as opposed to pharmaceuticals.

Botox - prescription required.

Re: suppliers.
The following are good reliable suppliers in the UK:

http://www.churchpharmacy.co.uk/

http://www.wigmoremedical.com/products/skincare/

http://www.healthxchange.com/


Of the 3, healthxchange and church pharmacy are probably the better ones.



Hope this helps.

 

That's strange because when we train nurses who can't prescribe, we give them a list of prescribers that they can work with

 

There are only two Legal providers of these courses in the UK for Podiatrists. The one I did was fantastic and gave me all the information, training and mentoring I needed. I now practice as an Aesthetics Practitioner and keep my podiatry completely separate. If you are not an IPP you will be given one or advised on the course about the legal ways to obtain your Botulinum Toxins. Dermal Fillers as previously mentioned you can just order as they are not POMs.

 

Sadly there is no regulation in the industry, so doubt that the two providers you mentioned are the only 2 legal providers. Our insurance, at Hamilton Fraser allows us to train podiatrists too. It's simply a personal choice of the training provider. You may want to check with suppliers first, because I know some dermal filler distributors and pharmacies won't dispense to podiatrists.